# Tyriq Withers on Leaving Football for Acting After His Brother’s Death

Tyriq Withers, a breakout star from the film “Reminders of Him,” discusses his career shift from football to acting. He opens up about how he navigated his brother’s death and found purpose in a new creative path.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/tyriq-withers-brothers-death-reminders-of-him-love-love-1236826147/) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000